Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology RevolutionA comprehensive, easy-to-understand handbook that explains what nanotechnology is and how it will revolutionize life in the future. The world's leading expert in the field, Drexler also examines the spectacular accomplishments that might result from a breakthrough: elimination of disease and pollution. 20 illustrations. |
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... tissue construction , whole cells move about , amoebalike : extending part of themselves forward , attaching , pulling ... tissues always regrew properly , injury would do no permanent physical damage . THE BODY AS BATTLEFIELD Assaults ...
... tissue construction , whole cells move about , amoebalike : extending part of themselves forward , attaching , pulling ... tissues always regrew properly , injury would do no permanent physical damage . THE BODY AS BATTLEFIELD Assaults ...
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... tissues to join and heal the parts they manipulate , so cell - surgery devices will rely on the spontaneous self ... tissue reorga- nization . In contrast , the joining of molecules is almost instanta- neous and occurs on a scale far ...
... tissues to join and heal the parts they manipulate , so cell - surgery devices will rely on the spontaneous self ... tissue reorga- nization . In contrast , the joining of molecules is almost instanta- neous and occurs on a scale far ...
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... tissues , since once tissues stop functioning , they can't heal themselves . With molecular surgery to carry out the heal- ing directly , medical priorities change drastically - function is no longer absolutely necessary . In fact , a ...
... tissues , since once tissues stop functioning , they can't heal themselves . With molecular surgery to carry out the heal- ing directly , medical priorities change drastically - function is no longer absolutely necessary . In fact , a ...
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The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Paths Pioneers and Progress | 84 |
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